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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 204.84 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 204.84 and 113.64 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 204.84 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/204.84 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 204.84 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 23,278.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,278.02/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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