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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 222.30 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 222.30 and 112.22 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 222.30 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/222.30 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 222.30 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 24,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,946.51/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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