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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 205.28 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 205.28 and 115.76 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 205.28 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/205.28 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 205.28 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 23,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,763.21/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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