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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.00, 221.81 and 130.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.00, 221.81 and 130.00 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.00 : 221.81 = 130.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.00/221.81 = 130.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.00x = 221.81 × 130.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.00x = 28,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,835.07/148.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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