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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 204.72 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 204.72 and 134.54 is: 185.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 204.72 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/204.72 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 204.72 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 27,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,543.03/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.60

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