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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.56 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.56 and 133.28 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.56 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.56 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.56 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 27,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,263.76/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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