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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 221.06 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 221.06 and 130.76 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 221.06 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/221.06 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 221.06 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 28,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,905.81/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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