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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.39, 204.73 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.39, 204.73 and 113.47 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.39 : 204.73 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.39/204.73 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.39x = 204.73 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.39x = 23,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,229.92/148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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