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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.56 and 115.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.56 and 115.36 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.56 = 115.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.56 = 115.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.56 × 115.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 23,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,598.04/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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