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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 221.03 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 221.03 and 129.85 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 221.03 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/221.03 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 221.03 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 28,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,700.52/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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