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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 222.93 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 222.93 and 132.44 is: 198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 222.93 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/222.93 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 222.93 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 29,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523.73/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.45

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