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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 204.89 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 204.89 and 82.97 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 204.89 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/204.89 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 204.89 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 16,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999.72/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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