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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 203.85 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 203.85 and 139.38 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 203.85 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/203.85 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 203.85 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 28,413.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,413.90/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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