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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 205.17 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 205.17 and 112.01 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 205.17 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/205.17 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 205.17 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 22,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980.07/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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