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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.72 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.72 and 133.76 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.72 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.72 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.72 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 27,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,383.35/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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