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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204 and 130.36 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 26,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593.44/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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