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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 221.63 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 221.63 and 113.72 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 221.63 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/221.63 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 221.63 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 25,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202.09/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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