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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 204.39 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 204.39 and 115.29 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 204.39 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/204.39 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 204.39 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 23,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564.12/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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