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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 204.60 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 204.60 and 111.48 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 204.60 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/204.60 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 204.60 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 22,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,808.81/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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