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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 223.22 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 223.22 and 114.28 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 223.22 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/223.22 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 223.22 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 25,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,509.31/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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