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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 206.69 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 206.69 and 147.29 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 206.69 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/206.69 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 206.69 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 30,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,441.60/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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