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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 204.88 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 204.88 and 138.68 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 204.88 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/204.88 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 204.88 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 28,412.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,412.76/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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