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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 204.48 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 204.48 and 137.07 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 204.48 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/204.48 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 204.48 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 28,028.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028.07/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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