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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 204.91 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 204.91 and 113.57 is: 156.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 204.91 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/204.91 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 204.91 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 23,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271.86/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.55

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