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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 204.51 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 204.51 and 114.87 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 204.51 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/204.51 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 204.51 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 23,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493.35/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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