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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 205.32 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 205.32 and 129.36 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 205.32 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/205.32 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 205.32 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 26,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,560.20/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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