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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 222.56 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 222.56 and 100.13 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 222.56 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/222.56 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 222.56 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 22,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,283.32/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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