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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.90, 222.90 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.90, 222.90 and 132.70 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.90 : 222.90 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.90/222.90 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.90x = 222.90 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.90x = 29,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,578.83/148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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