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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 221.81 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 221.81 and 104.83 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 221.81 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/221.81 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 221.81 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 23,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,251.26/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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