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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.53 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.53 and 133.94 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.53 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.53 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.53 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 29,805.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.67/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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