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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 204.62 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 204.62 and 113.46 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 204.62 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/204.62 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 204.62 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 23,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216.19/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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