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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 222.01 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 222.01 and 135.14 is: 202.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 222.01 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/222.01 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 222.01 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 30,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,000.98/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.44

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