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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 221.66 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 221.66 and 117.66 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 221.66 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/221.66 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 221.66 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 26,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,080.52/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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