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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.07 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.07 and 102.41 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.07 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.07 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.07 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 22,742.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,742.19/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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