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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 222.28 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 222.28 and 134.69 is: 201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 222.28 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/222.28 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 222.28 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 29,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937.45/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.66

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