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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.61, 222.80 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.61, 222.80 and 102.83 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.61 : 222.80 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.61/222.80 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.61x = 222.80 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.61x = 22,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908.90/148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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