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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.45 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.45 and 118.16 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.45 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.45 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.45 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 26,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283.97/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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