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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.86 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.86 and 109.71 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.86 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.86 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.86 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 24,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,449.42/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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