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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.36 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.36 and 117.20 is: 161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.36 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.36 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.36 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 23,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950.99/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.66

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