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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 205.03 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 205.03 and 133.35 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 205.03 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/205.03 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 205.03 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 27,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340.15/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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