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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 204.85 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 204.85 and 113.54 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 204.85 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/204.85 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 204.85 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 23,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257.64/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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