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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 221.78 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 221.78 and 102.54 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 221.78 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/221.78 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 221.78 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 22,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.32/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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