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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 223.04 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 223.04 and 130.50 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 223.04 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/223.04 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 223.04 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 29,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,107.05/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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