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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 204.79 and 111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 204.79 and 111.61 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 204.79 = 111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/204.79 = 111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 204.79 × 111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 22,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,856.61/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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