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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 205.20 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 205.20 and 134.70 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 205.20 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/205.20 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 205.20 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 27,640.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640.44/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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