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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 221.89 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 221.89 and 134.08 is: 200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 221.89 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/221.89 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 221.89 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 29,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751.01/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.26

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