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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.30, 222.07 and 113.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.30, 222.07 and 113.78 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.30 : 222.07 = 113.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.30/222.07 = 113.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.30x = 222.07 × 113.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.30x = 25,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267.12/148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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