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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 221.95 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 221.95 and 113.86 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 221.95 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/221.95 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 221.95 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 25,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,271.23/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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