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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 204.81 and 130.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 204.81 and 130.06 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 204.81 = 130.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/204.81 = 130.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 204.81 × 130.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 26,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637.59/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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