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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.72 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.72 and 100.12 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.72 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.72 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.72 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 22,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298.73/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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