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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.12 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.12 and 100.20 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.12 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.12 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.12 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 22,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256.42/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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