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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 204.90 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 204.90 and 132.20 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 204.90 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/204.90 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 204.90 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 27,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,087.78/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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