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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 204.84 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 204.84 and 135.11 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 204.84 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/204.84 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 204.84 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 27,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675.93/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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