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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.78 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.78 and 114.28 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.78 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.78 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.78 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 25,459.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459.30/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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