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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 205.17 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 205.17 and 140.66 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 205.17 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/205.17 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 205.17 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 28,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,858.19/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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