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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.22, 221.89 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.22, 221.89 and 132.58 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.22 : 221.89 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.22/221.89 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.22x = 221.89 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.22x = 29,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418.18/148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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