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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.24 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.24 and 113.60 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.24 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.24 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.24 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 23,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,201.66/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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