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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.43, 205.03 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.43, 205.03 and 116.10 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.43 : 205.03 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.43/205.03 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.43x = 205.03 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.43x = 23,803.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.69/148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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