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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 205.57 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 205.57 and 102.55 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 205.57 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/205.57 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 205.57 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 21,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,081.20/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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