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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 204.82 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 204.82 and 126.59 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 204.82 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/204.82 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 204.82 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 25,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,926.82/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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