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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.64 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.64 and 111.90 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.64 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.64 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.64 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 24,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913.42/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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