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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.45, 222.65 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.45, 222.65 and 104.98 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.45 : 222.65 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.45/222.65 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.45x = 222.65 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.45x = 23,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373.80/148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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