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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 222.33 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 222.33 and 132.78 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 222.33 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/222.33 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 222.33 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 29,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,520.98/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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