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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 222.35 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 222.35 and 114.14 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 222.35 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/222.35 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 222.35 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 25,379.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379.01/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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