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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 204.37 and 82.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 204.37 and 82.60 is: 113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 204.37 = 82.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/204.37 = 82.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 204.37 × 82.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 16,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,880.24/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.97

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