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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 222.93 and 132.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 222.93 and 132.21 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 222.93 = 132.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/222.93 = 132.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 222.93 × 132.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 29,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,473.58/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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