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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 222.37 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 222.37 and 132.35 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 222.37 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/222.37 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 222.37 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 29,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,429.23/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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