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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 204.01 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 204.01 and 125.85 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 204.01 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/204.01 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 204.01 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 25,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,674.66/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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