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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 203.99 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 203.99 and 118.47 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 203.99 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/203.99 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 203.99 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 24,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166.10/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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