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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.32 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.32 and 102.64 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.32 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.32 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.32 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 22,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818.92/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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