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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.49, 204.88 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.49, 204.88 and 113.51 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.49 : 204.88 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.49/204.88 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.49x = 204.88 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.49x = 23,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255.93/148.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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