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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 203.82 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 203.82 and 115.40 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 203.82 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/203.82 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 203.82 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 23,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,520.83/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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