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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 205.17 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 205.17 and 109.45 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 205.17 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/205.17 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 205.17 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 22,455.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455.86/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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