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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 204.56 and 81.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 204.56 and 81.84 is: 112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 204.56 = 81.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/204.56 = 81.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 204.56 × 81.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 16,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741.50/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.94

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