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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 222.70 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 222.70 and 102.93 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 222.70 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/222.70 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 222.70 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 22,922.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922.51/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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