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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.57, 222.68 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.57, 222.68 and 130.25 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.57 : 222.68 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.57/222.68 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.57x = 222.68 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.57x = 29,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004.07/148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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