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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 222.28 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 222.28 and 121.36 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 222.28 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/222.28 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 222.28 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 26,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.90/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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