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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 204.84 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 204.84 and 135.48 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 204.84 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/204.84 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 204.84 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 27,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,751.72/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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