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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.11 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.11 and 102.46 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.11 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.11 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.11 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 22,757.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757.39/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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