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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 222.08 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 222.08 and 132.16 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 222.08 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/222.08 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 222.08 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 29,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,350.09/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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