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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 205.35 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 205.35 and 107.50 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 205.35 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/205.35 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 205.35 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 22,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075.13/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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