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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.81, 205.30 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.81, 205.30 and 102.11 is: 140.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.81 : 205.30 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.81/205.30 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.81x = 205.30 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.81x = 20,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,963.18/148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.87

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