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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 205.09 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 205.09 and 117.59 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 205.09 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/205.09 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 205.09 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 24,116.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116.53/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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