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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 223.67 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 223.67 and 130.68 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 223.67 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/223.67 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 223.67 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 29,229.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229.20/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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