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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.14 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.14 and 138.12 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.14 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.14 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.14 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 28,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,195.13/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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