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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 204.90 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 204.90 and 141.96 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 204.90 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/204.90 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 204.90 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 29,087.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087.60/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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