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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 205.02 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 205.02 and 132.96 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 205.02 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/205.02 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 205.02 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 27,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,258.75/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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