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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 222.66 and 110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 222.66 and 110.01 is: 164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 222.66 = 110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/222.66 = 110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 222.66 × 110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 24,494.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,494.83/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.85

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