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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.46 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.46 and 113.12 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.46 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.46 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.46 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 23,128.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,128.52/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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