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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 222.48 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 222.48 and 121.37 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 222.48 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/222.48 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 222.48 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 27,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001.29/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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