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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 204.60 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 204.60 and 125.28 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 204.60 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/204.60 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 204.60 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 25,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.29/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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