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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.78 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.78 and 102.84 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.78 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.78 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.78 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 22,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,910.70/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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