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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 205.42 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 205.42 and 130.35 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 205.42 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/205.42 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 205.42 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 26,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,776.50/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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