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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 220.58 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 220.58 and 134.40 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 220.58 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/220.58 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 220.58 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 29,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.95/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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