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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.70, 204.98 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.70, 204.98 and 107.18 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.70 : 204.98 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.70/204.98 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.70x = 204.98 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.70x = 21,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,969.76/148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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