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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 205.17 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 205.17 and 102.21 is: 140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 205.17 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/205.17 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 205.17 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 20,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970.43/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.96

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