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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 222.68 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 222.68 and 108 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 222.68 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/222.68 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 222.68 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 24,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049.71/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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