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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 222.16 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 222.16 and 102.47 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 222.16 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/222.16 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 222.16 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 22,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.74/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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