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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 205.20 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 205.20 and 128.12 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 205.20 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/205.20 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 205.20 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 26,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,290.22/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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