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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.21 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.21 and 112.14 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.21 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.21 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.21 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 24,918.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,918.63/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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