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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 205.05 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 205.05 and 105.01 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 205.05 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/205.05 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 205.05 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 21,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532.30/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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