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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 222.18 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 222.18 and 109.71 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 222.18 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/222.18 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 222.18 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 24,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375.37/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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