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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 204.87 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 204.87 and 115.86 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 204.87 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/204.87 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 204.87 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 23,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736.24/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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