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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 205.32 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 205.32 and 136.96 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 205.32 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/205.32 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 205.32 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 28,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120.63/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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