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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.85, 205.36 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.85, 205.36 and 113.84 is: 157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.85 : 205.36 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.85/205.36 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.85x = 205.36 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.85x = 23,377.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377.87/148.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.06

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