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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 223.07 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 223.07 and 131.85 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 223.07 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/223.07 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 223.07 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 29,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,411.12/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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