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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 204.26 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 204.26 and 81.63 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 204.26 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/204.26 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 204.26 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 16,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673.02/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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