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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 221.69 and 111.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 221.69 and 111.53 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 221.69 = 111.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/221.69 = 111.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 221.69 × 111.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 24,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725.92/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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