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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 221.27 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 221.27 and 130.65 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 221.27 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/221.27 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 221.27 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 28,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908.54/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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