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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204.44 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204.44 and 136.35 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 204.44 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/204.44 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 204.44 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 27,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,875.39/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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