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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 221.99 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 221.99 and 129.13 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 221.99 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/221.99 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 221.99 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 28,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665.57/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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