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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 204.83 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 204.83 and 128 is: 176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 204.83 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/204.83 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 204.83 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 26,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,218.24/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.28

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