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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 204.83 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 204.83 and 115.25 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 204.83 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/204.83 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 204.83 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 23,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,606.66/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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