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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 204.63 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 204.63 and 118.66 is: 163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 204.63 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/204.63 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 204.63 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 24,281.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281.49/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.82

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