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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 221.81 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 221.81 and 129.56 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 221.81 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/221.81 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 221.81 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 28,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738.58/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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