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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.32 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.32 and 133.95 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.32 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.32 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.32 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 29,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779.76/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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