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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 205.08 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 205.08 and 126.76 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 205.08 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/205.08 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 205.08 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 25,995.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,995.94/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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