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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 204.34 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 204.34 and 113.07 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 204.34 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/204.34 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 204.34 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 23,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104.72/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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