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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 204.63 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 204.63 and 111.08 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 204.63 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/204.63 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 204.63 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 22,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,729.28/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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