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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 204.90 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 204.90 and 139.35 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 204.90 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/204.90 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 204.90 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 28,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,552.82/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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