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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 221.65 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 221.65 and 132.92 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 221.65 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/221.65 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 221.65 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 29,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,462.22/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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