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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 205.05 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 205.05 and 136.19 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 205.05 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/205.05 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 205.05 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 27,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.76/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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