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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 221.94 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 221.94 and 107.56 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 221.94 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/221.94 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 221.94 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 23,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.87/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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