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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.46 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.46 and 82.66 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.46 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.46 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.46 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 16,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900.66/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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