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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 213.51 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 213.51 and 148.72 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 213.51 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/213.51 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 213.51 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 31,753.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,753.21/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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