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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 204.51 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 204.51 and 116.59 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 204.51 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/204.51 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 204.51 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 23,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843.82/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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