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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 205.14 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 205.14 and 115.92 is: 160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 205.14 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/205.14 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 205.14 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 23,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,779.83/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.00

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