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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 221.97 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 221.97 and 102.07 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 221.97 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/221.97 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 221.97 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 22,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655.37/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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