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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 205.56 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 205.56 and 105.48 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 205.56 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/205.56 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 205.56 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 21,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682.47/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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