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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 203.93 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 203.93 and 136.36 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 203.93 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/203.93 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 203.93 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 27,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807.89/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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