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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 222.68 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 222.68 and 111.72 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 222.68 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/222.68 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 222.68 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 24,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.81/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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