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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.09, 204.33 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.09, 204.33 and 82.58 is: 113.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.09 : 204.33 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.09/204.33 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.09x = 204.33 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.09x = 16,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,873.88/148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.95

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