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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 222.06 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 222.06 and 117.78 is: 176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 222.06 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/222.06 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 222.06 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 26,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.23/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.69

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