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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 205.59 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 205.59 and 107.55 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 205.59 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/205.59 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 205.59 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 22,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111.20/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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