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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 204.30 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 204.30 and 133.56 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 204.30 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/204.30 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 204.30 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 27,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,286.31/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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