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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 205.36 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 205.36 and 136.43 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 205.36 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/205.36 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 205.36 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 28,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015.90/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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