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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 222.71 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 222.71 and 130.28 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 222.71 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/222.71 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 222.71 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 29,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,014.66/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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