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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.55 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.55 and 133.70 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.55 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.55 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.55 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 29,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,621.24/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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