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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 221.90 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 221.90 and 132.25 is: 197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 221.90 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/221.90 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 221.90 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 29,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,345.17/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.78

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