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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 222.08 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 222.08 and 128.97 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 222.08 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/222.08 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 222.08 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 28,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641.01/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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