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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 204.84 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 204.84 and 133.65 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 204.84 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/204.84 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 204.84 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 27,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376.87/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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