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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 205.54 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 205.54 and 107.44 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 205.54 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/205.54 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 205.54 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 22,083.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083.22/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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