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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 205.12 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 205.12 and 117.57 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 205.12 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/205.12 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 205.12 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 24,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.96/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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