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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.61, 204.95 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.61, 204.95 and 134.21 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.61 : 204.95 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.61/204.95 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.61x = 204.95 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.61x = 27,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,504.64/148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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