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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 222.64 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 222.64 and 112.16 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 222.64 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/222.64 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 222.64 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 24,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971.30/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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