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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 222.48 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 222.48 and 102.53 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 222.48 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/222.48 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 222.48 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 22,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,811.43/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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