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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 204.81 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 204.81 and 145.55 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 204.81 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/204.81 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 204.81 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 29,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809.07/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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