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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 204.09 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 204.09 and 134.50 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 204.09 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/204.09 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 204.09 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 27,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450.11/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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