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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 204.39 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 204.39 and 132.12 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 204.39 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/204.39 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 204.39 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 27,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,004.01/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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