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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 222.40 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 222.40 and 133.42 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 222.40 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/222.40 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 222.40 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 29,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,672.61/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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