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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 222.16 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 222.16 and 102.52 is: 153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 222.16 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/222.16 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 222.16 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 22,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775.84/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.64

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