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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 204.64 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 204.64 and 126.45 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 204.64 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/204.64 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 204.64 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 25,876.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,876.41/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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