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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 222.04 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 222.04 and 104.57 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 222.04 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/222.04 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 222.04 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 23,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218.45/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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