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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.32 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.32 and 111.14 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.32 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.32 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.32 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 22,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708.12/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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