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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.48 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.48 and 85.16 is: 117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.48 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.48 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.48 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 17,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412.49/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.52

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