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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 223.92 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 223.92 and 135.97 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 223.92 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/223.92 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 223.92 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 30,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445.72/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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