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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 205.08 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 205.08 and 105.08 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 205.08 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/205.08 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 205.08 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 21,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549.81/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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