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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.61 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.61 and 133.38 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.61 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.61 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.61 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 27,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,424.10/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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