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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 222.28 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 222.28 and 97.15 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 222.28 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/222.28 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 222.28 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 21,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,594.78/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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