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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.52 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.52 and 131.90 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.52 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.52 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.52 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 29,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,480.51/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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