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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 222.11 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 222.11 and 102 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 222.11 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/222.11 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 222.11 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 22,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,655.22/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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