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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 204.03 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 204.03 and 118.44 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 204.03 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/204.03 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 204.03 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 24,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165.31/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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