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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 222.34 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 222.34 and 132.52 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 222.34 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/222.34 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 222.34 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 29,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464.50/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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