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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.45 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.45 and 131.25 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.45 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.45 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.45 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 29,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,195.03/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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