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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.01 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.01 and 109.78 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.01 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.01 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.01 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 24,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,371.43/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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