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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.81, 205.41 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.81, 205.41 and 105.07 is: 145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.81 : 205.41 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.81/205.41 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.81x = 205.41 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.81x = 21,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,582.43/148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.03

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