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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 222.36 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 222.36 and 102.70 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 222.36 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/222.36 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 222.36 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 22,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,836.37/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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