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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 222.51 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 222.51 and 115.71 is: 173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 222.51 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/222.51 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 222.51 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 25,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,746.63/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.80

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