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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.33 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.33 and 127.53 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.33 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.33 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.33 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 26,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058.20/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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