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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 203.98 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 203.98 and 132.99 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 203.98 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/203.98 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 203.98 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 27,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,127.30/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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