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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.65 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.65 and 136.62 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.65 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.65 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.65 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 28,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,095.90/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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