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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.25, 222.19 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.25, 222.19 and 130.25 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.25 : 222.19 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.25/222.19 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.25x = 222.19 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.25x = 28,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940.25/148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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