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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.51, 204.96 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.51, 204.96 and 111.85 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.51 : 204.96 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.51/204.96 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.51x = 204.96 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.51x = 22,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,924.78/148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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