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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 220.70 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 220.70 and 131.95 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 220.70 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/220.70 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 220.70 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 29,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120.98/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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