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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 222 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 222 and 122.36 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 222 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/222 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 222 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 27,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,163.92/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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