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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 204.84 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 204.84 and 136.99 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 204.84 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/204.84 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 204.84 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 28,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061.03/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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