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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 205.36 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 205.36 and 110.08 is: 152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 205.36 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/205.36 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 205.36 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 22,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.03/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.00

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