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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 205.53 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 205.53 and 136.70 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 205.53 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/205.53 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 205.53 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 28,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095.95/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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