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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 203.84 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 203.84 and 127.63 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 203.84 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/203.84 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 203.84 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 26,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,014.44/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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