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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.06 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.06 and 116.94 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.06 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.06 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.06 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 23,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862.78/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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