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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 222.39 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 222.39 and 112.41 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 222.39 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/222.39 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 222.39 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 24,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998.86/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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