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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 204.71 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 204.71 and 131.13 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 204.71 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/204.71 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 204.71 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 26,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842.97/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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