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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 222.35 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 222.35 and 138.21 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 222.35 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/222.35 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 222.35 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 30,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729.47/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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