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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 222.12 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 222.12 and 112.20 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 222.12 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/222.12 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 222.12 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 24,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,921.86/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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