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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.99 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.99 and 113.81 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.99 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.99 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.99 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 25,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.00/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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