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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 203.76 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 203.76 and 133.44 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 203.76 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/203.76 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 203.76 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 27,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,189.73/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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