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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 204.86 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 204.86 and 117.62 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 204.86 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/204.86 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 204.86 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 24,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094.02/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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