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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 204.25 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 204.25 and 115.27 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 204.25 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/204.25 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 204.25 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 23,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,543.90/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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