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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 222.08 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 222.08 and 112.05 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 222.08 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/222.08 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 222.08 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 24,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.50/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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