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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.97 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.97 and 129.77 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.97 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.97 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.97 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 28,805.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,805.05/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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