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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.48 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.48 and 130.41 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.48 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.48 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.48 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 29,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013.62/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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