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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 204.95 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 204.95 and 104.93 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 204.95 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/204.95 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 204.95 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 21,504.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504.82/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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