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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 221.99 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 221.99 and 133.43 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 221.99 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/221.99 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 221.99 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 29,618.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618.35/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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