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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.55 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.55 and 138.22 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.55 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.55 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.55 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 30,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,759.96/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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