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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 222.07 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 222.07 and 129.35 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 222.07 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/222.07 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 222.07 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 28,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724.75/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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