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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 204.51 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 204.51 and 134.20 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 204.51 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/204.51 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 204.51 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 27,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445.24/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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