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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 203.38 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 203.38 and 133.58 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 203.38 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/203.38 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 203.38 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 27,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167.50/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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