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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 204.67 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 204.67 and 134.73 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 204.67 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/204.67 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 204.67 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 27,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,574.92/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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