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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 223.15 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 223.15 and 130.36 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 223.15 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/223.15 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 223.15 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 29,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,089.83/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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