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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 222.55 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 222.55 and 102.66 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 222.55 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/222.55 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 222.55 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 22,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,846.98/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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