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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.71 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.71 and 129.44 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.71 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.71 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.71 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 28,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,825.82/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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