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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.91 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.91 and 114.15 is: 157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.91 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.91 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.91 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 23,504.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504.06/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.80

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