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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 205.47 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 205.47 and 107.52 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 205.47 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/205.47 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 205.47 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 22,092.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092.13/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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