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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 205.53 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 205.53 and 140.66 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 205.53 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/205.53 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 205.53 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 28,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,909.85/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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