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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 205.48 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 205.48 and 117.84 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 205.48 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/205.48 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 205.48 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 24,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,213.76/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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