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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 204.82 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 204.82 and 111.66 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 204.82 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/204.82 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 204.82 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 22,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,870.20/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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