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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 240.96 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 240.96 and 148.73 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 240.96 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/240.96 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 240.96 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 35,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,837.98/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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