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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 205.27 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 205.27 and 146.82 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 205.27 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/205.27 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 205.27 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 30,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,137.74/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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