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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 204.54 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 204.54 and 139.40 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 204.54 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/204.54 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 204.54 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 28,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512.10/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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