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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.40 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.40 and 102.77 is: 153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.40 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.40 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.40 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 22,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,855.32/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.87

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