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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 222.61 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 222.61 and 135.91 is: 203.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 222.61 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/222.61 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 222.61 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 30,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,254.52/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.60

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