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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.57, 204.85 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.57, 204.85 and 131.29 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.57 : 204.85 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.57/204.85 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.57x = 204.85 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.57x = 26,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,894.76/148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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