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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.70 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.70 and 135.50 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.70 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.70 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.70 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 30,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040.35/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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