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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 222.92 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 222.92 and 107.76 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 222.92 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/222.92 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 222.92 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 24,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021.86/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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