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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 221.98 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 221.98 and 102.29 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 221.98 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/221.98 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 221.98 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 22,706.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706.33/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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