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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 204.54 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 204.54 and 134.72 is: 185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 204.54 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/204.54 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 204.54 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 27,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555.63/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.48

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