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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.97, 205.54 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.97, 205.54 and 114.03 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.97 : 205.54 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.97/205.54 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.97x = 205.54 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.97x = 23,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,437.73/148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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