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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 204.69 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 204.69 and 126.50 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 204.69 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/204.69 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 204.69 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 25,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,892.74/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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