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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.39 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.39 and 130.32 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.39 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.39 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.39 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 28,981.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981.86/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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