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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.01, 221.70 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.01, 221.70 and 101.59 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.01 : 221.70 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.01/221.70 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.01x = 221.70 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.01x = 22,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522.50/148.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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