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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.43, 222.34 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.43, 222.34 and 131.35 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.43 : 222.34 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.43/222.34 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.43x = 222.34 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.43x = 29,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,204.36/148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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