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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 222.11 and 100.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 222.11 and 100.03 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 222.11 = 100.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/222.11 = 100.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 222.11 × 100.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 22,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217.66/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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