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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 204.69 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 204.69 and 111.16 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 204.69 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/204.69 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 204.69 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 22,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753.34/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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