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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 221.99 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 221.99 and 113.77 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 221.99 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/221.99 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 221.99 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 25,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,255.23/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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