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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 205.07 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 205.07 and 130.29 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 205.07 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/205.07 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 205.07 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 26,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717.92/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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