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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.30 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.30 and 82.54 is: 113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.30 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.30 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.30 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 16,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,862.92/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.91

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