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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 221.93 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 221.93 and 131.03 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 221.93 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/221.93 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 221.93 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 29,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,079.37/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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