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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 205.66 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 205.66 and 129.44 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 205.66 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/205.66 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 205.66 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 26,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620.63/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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