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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.09, 203.91 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.09, 203.91 and 127.29 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.09 : 203.91 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.09/203.91 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.09x = 203.91 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.09x = 25,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955.70/148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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