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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 204.98 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 204.98 and 128.52 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 204.98 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/204.98 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 204.98 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 26,343.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,343.39/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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