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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.90, 205.41 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.90, 205.41 and 116.26 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.90 : 205.41 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.90/205.41 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.90x = 205.41 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.90x = 23,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,880.97/148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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