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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 221.75 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 221.75 and 117.54 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 221.75 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/221.75 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 221.75 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 26,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,064.79/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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