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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.61, 205.25 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.61, 205.25 and 113.27 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.61 : 205.25 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.61/205.25 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.61x = 205.25 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.61x = 23,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247.07/148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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