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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 204.64 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 204.64 and 82.80 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 204.64 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/204.64 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 204.64 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 16,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944.19/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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