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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 204.84 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 204.84 and 127.05 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 204.84 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/204.84 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 204.84 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 26,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024.92/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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