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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 203.87 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 203.87 and 118.53 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 203.87 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/203.87 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 203.87 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 24,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165.01/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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