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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 221.97 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 221.97 and 107.22 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 221.97 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/221.97 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 221.97 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 23,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799.33/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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