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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 204.93 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 204.93 and 115.61 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 204.93 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/204.93 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 204.93 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 23,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691.12/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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