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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.55 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.55 and 130.93 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.55 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.55 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.55 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 29,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,007.54/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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