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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 205.35 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 205.35 and 112.06 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 205.35 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/205.35 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 205.35 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 23,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011.52/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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