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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 204.67 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 204.67 and 110.50 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 204.67 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/204.67 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 204.67 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 22,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,616.37/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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