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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 205.17 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 205.17 and 102.08 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 205.17 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/205.17 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 205.17 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 20,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943.75/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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