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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 222.37 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 222.37 and 105.03 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 222.37 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/222.37 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 222.37 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 23,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355.26/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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