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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.50 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.50 and 140.84 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.50 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.50 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.50 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 28,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801.78/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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