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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 222.62 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 222.62 and 105.12 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 222.62 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/222.62 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 222.62 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 23,401.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,401.29/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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