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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.79, 204.72 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.79, 204.72 and 115.98 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.79 : 204.72 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.79/204.72 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.79x = 204.72 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.79x = 23,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,743.43/148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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