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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 205.07 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 205.07 and 127.04 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 205.07 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/205.07 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 205.07 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 26,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050.43/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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