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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 204.69 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 204.69 and 115.84 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 204.69 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/204.69 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 204.69 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 23,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711.29/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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