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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 222.61 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 222.61 and 130.21 is: 194.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 222.61 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/222.61 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 222.61 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 28,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.05/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.97

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