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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 222.90 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 222.90 and 133.48 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 222.90 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/222.90 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 222.90 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 29,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752.69/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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