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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 205.02 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 205.02 and 134.81 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 205.02 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/205.02 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 205.02 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 27,637.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637.72/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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