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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 225.12 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 225.12 and 148.36 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 225.12 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/225.12 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 225.12 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 33,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,398.80/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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