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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 223.09 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 223.09 and 131.81 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 223.09 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/223.09 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 223.09 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 29,405.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,405.72/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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