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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 205.51 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 205.51 and 133.26 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 205.51 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/205.51 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 205.51 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 27,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385.60/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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