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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 222.08 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 222.08 and 133.43 is: 199.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 222.08 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/222.08 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 222.08 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 29,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,630.36/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.65

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