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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 222.12 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 222.12 and 131.11 is: 196.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 222.12 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/222.12 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 222.12 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 29,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121.60/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.67

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