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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 221.81 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 221.81 and 104.67 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 221.81 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/221.81 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 221.81 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 23,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216.33/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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