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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 204.60 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 204.60 and 140.72 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 204.60 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/204.60 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 204.60 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 28,791.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791.31/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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