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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 222.48 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 222.48 and 114.04 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 222.48 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/222.48 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 222.48 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 25,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,371.62/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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