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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.94 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.94 and 130.82 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.94 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.94 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.94 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 29,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,033.08/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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