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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.67 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.67 and 82.82 is: 114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.67 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.67 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.67 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 16,951.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.38/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.30

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