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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.66 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.66 and 134.36 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.66 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.66 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.66 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 27,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498.12/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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