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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.24 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.24 and 130.32 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.24 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.24 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.24 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 28,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.32/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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