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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.57 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.57 and 112.05 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.57 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.57 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.57 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 23,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,033.09/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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