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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 223.62 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 223.62 and 130.92 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 223.62 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/223.62 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 223.62 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 29,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276.33/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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