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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 221.10 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 221.10 and 132.68 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 221.10 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/221.10 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 221.10 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 29,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335.55/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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