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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.25 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.25 and 82.50 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.25 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.25 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.25 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 16,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,850.72/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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