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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.72 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.72 and 117.15 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.72 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.72 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.72 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 23,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.95/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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