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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 204.62 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 204.62 and 133.01 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 204.62 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/204.62 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 204.62 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 27,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214.82/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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