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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 204.60 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 204.60 and 136.08 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 204.60 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/204.60 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 204.60 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 27,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.97/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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