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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 205.25 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 205.25 and 139.84 is: 193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 205.25 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/205.25 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 205.25 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 28,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700.95/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.87

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