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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 205.07 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 205.07 and 127.52 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 205.07 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/205.07 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 205.07 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 26,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150.53/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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