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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 221.99 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 221.99 and 107.49 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 221.99 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/221.99 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 221.99 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 23,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861.17/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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