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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 204.84 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 204.84 and 109.28 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 204.84 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/204.84 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 204.84 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 22,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384.92/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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