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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.79, 205.19 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.79, 205.19 and 102.07 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.79 : 205.19 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.79/205.19 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.79x = 205.19 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.79x = 20,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943.74/148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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