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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.76 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.76 and 108.14 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.76 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.76 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.76 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 24,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,089.27/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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