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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 205.65 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 205.65 and 116.55 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 205.65 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/205.65 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 205.65 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 23,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968.51/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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