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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.51 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.51 and 111.29 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.51 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.51 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.51 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 22,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,758.90/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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