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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 222.74 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 222.74 and 133.64 is: 200.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 222.74 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/222.74 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 222.74 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 29,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,765.19/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.22

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