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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.39, 204.65 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.39, 204.65 and 130.92 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.39 : 204.65 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.39/204.65 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.39x = 204.65 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.39x = 26,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,792.22/148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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