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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 204.46 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 204.46 and 136.60 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 204.46 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/204.46 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 204.46 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 27,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,928.38/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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