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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 221.74 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 221.74 and 136.99 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 221.74 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/221.74 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 221.74 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 30,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376.10/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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