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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 205.56 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 205.56 and 109.55 is: 151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 205.56 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/205.56 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 205.56 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 22,519.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,519.61/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.33

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