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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 205.14 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 205.14 and 111.88 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 205.14 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/205.14 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 205.14 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 22,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951.06/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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