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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 204.66 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 204.66 and 127.93 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 204.66 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/204.66 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 204.66 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 26,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.15/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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