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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 203.99 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 203.99 and 129.26 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 203.99 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/203.99 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 203.99 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 26,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367.61/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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