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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 222.51 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 222.51 and 112.44 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 222.51 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/222.51 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 222.51 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 25,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,019.02/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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