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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 204.82 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 204.82 and 130.04 is: 179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 204.82 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/204.82 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 204.82 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 26,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,634.79/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.41

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