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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.27 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.27 and 101.96 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.27 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.27 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.27 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 22,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662.65/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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