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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 205.76 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 205.76 and 140.22 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 205.76 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/205.76 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 205.76 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 28,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,850.97/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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