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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 222.25 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 222.25 and 129.86 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 222.25 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/222.25 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 222.25 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 28,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.39/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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