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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 205.40 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 205.40 and 117.86 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 205.40 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/205.40 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 205.40 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 24,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,207.71/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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