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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 221.90 and 134.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 221.90 and 134.41 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 221.90 = 134.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/221.90 = 134.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 221.90 × 134.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 29,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,825.58/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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