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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 204.77 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 204.77 and 138.01 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 204.77 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/204.77 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 204.77 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 28,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,260.31/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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