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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 204.51 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 204.51 and 125.04 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 204.51 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/204.51 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 204.51 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 25,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571.93/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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