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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 222.66 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 222.66 and 130.50 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 222.66 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/222.66 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 222.66 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 29,057.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,057.13/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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