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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 204.84 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 204.84 and 117.35 is: 161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 204.84 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/204.84 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 204.84 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 24,036.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.95/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.83

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