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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 204.96 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 204.96 and 132.64 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 204.96 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/204.96 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 204.96 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 27,185.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,185.89/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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