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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 206.94 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 206.94 and 146.99 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 206.94 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/206.94 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 206.94 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 30,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417.08/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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