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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 222.08 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 222.08 and 114.01 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 222.08 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/222.08 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 222.08 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 25,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,318.22/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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