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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 223.28 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 223.28 and 108.15 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 223.28 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/223.28 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 223.28 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 24,146.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146.76/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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