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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 204.42 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 204.42 and 125.93 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 204.42 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/204.42 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 204.42 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 25,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,742.61/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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