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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.42, 204.96 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.42, 204.96 and 111.70 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.42 : 204.96 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.42/204.96 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.42x = 204.96 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.42x = 22,894.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,894.03/148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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