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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 204.30 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 204.30 and 116.98 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 204.30 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/204.30 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 204.30 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 23,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,899.01/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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