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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 205.28 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 205.28 and 116.01 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 205.28 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/205.28 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 205.28 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 23,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813.95/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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