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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 204.53 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 204.53 and 111.29 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 204.53 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/204.53 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 204.53 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 22,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,760.56/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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