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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 205.20 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 205.20 and 116.22 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 205.20 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/205.20 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 205.20 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 23,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,848.34/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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