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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 204.55 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 204.55 and 127.79 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 204.55 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/204.55 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 204.55 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 26,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139.44/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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