Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204 and 129.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204 and 129.72 is: 178.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148.20 : 204 = 129.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148.20/204 = 129.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148.20x = 204 × 129.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148.20x = 26,462.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,462.88/148.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178.56
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