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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 203.72 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 203.72 and 116.84 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 203.72 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/203.72 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 203.72 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 23,802.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802.57/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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