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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 204.49 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 204.49 and 115.64 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 204.49 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/204.49 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 204.49 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 23,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647.22/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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