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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 205.14 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 205.14 and 126.96 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 205.14 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/205.14 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 205.14 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 26,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.57/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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