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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 204.60 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 204.60 and 115.57 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 204.60 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/204.60 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 204.60 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 23,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,645.62/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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