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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 205.18 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 205.18 and 115.59 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 205.18 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/205.18 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 205.18 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 23,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.47/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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