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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 204.47 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 204.47 and 82.67 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 204.47 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/204.47 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 204.47 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 16,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902.61/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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