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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 204.96 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 204.96 and 145.12 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 204.96 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/204.96 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 204.96 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 29,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,743.80/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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