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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 205.47 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 205.47 and 111.97 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 205.47 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/205.47 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 205.47 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 23,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,004.89/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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