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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 204.84 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 204.84 and 137.57 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 204.84 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/204.84 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 204.84 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 28,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,178.81/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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