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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.53 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.53 and 105.11 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.53 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.53 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.53 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 23,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389.31/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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