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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 205.02 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 205.02 and 111.78 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 205.02 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/205.02 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 205.02 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 22,917.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917.14/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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