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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.43, 204.73 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.43, 204.73 and 111.07 is: 153.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.43 : 204.73 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.43/204.73 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.43x = 204.73 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.43x = 22,739.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,739.34/148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.20

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