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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.51, 204.51 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.51, 204.51 and 130.96 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.51 : 204.51 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.51/204.51 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.51x = 204.51 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.51x = 26,782.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,782.63/148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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