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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 223.40 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 223.40 and 131.66 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 223.40 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/223.40 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 223.40 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 29,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,412.84/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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