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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 203.87 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 203.87 and 130.52 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 203.87 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/203.87 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 203.87 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 26,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608.46/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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