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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.81 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.81 and 113.60 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.81 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.81 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.81 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 25,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,195.94/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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