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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 205.29 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 205.29 and 117.74 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 205.29 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/205.29 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 205.29 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 24,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170.59/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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