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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 221.91 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 221.91 and 113.96 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 221.91 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/221.91 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 221.91 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 25,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,287.75/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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