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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.27, 204.84 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.27, 204.84 and 113.44 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.27 : 204.84 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.27/204.84 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.27x = 204.84 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.27x = 23,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,237.05/148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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