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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.85, 205.42 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.85, 205.42 and 82.47 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.85 : 205.42 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.85/205.42 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.85x = 205.42 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.85x = 16,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940.99/148.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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