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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 222 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 222 and 130.10 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 222 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/222 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 222 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 28,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882.20/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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