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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 205.40 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 205.40 and 105.28 is: 145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 205.40 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/205.40 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 205.40 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 21,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,624.51/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.33

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