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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 221.66 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 221.66 and 132.28 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 221.66 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/221.66 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 221.66 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 29,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.18/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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