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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 204.15 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 204.15 and 126.28 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 204.15 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/204.15 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 204.15 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 25,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,780.06/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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