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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 221.27 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 221.27 and 136.44 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 221.27 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/221.27 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 221.27 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 30,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,189.40/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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