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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 203.51 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 203.51 and 135.30 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 203.51 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/203.51 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 203.51 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 27,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534.90/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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