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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 204.71 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 204.71 and 135.95 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 204.71 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/204.71 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 204.71 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 27,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828.62/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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