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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 205.16 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 205.16 and 102.06 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 205.16 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/205.16 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 205.16 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 20,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.12/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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