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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.17 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.17 and 136.20 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.17 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.17 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.17 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 27,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807.66/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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