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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 204.86 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 204.86 and 117.45 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 204.86 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/204.86 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 204.86 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 24,059.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059.78/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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