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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 205.33 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 205.33 and 128.72 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 205.33 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/205.33 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 205.33 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 26,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430.08/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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