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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.24 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.24 and 115.37 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.24 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.24 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.24 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 23,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,563.17/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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