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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 222.68 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 222.68 and 116.50 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 222.68 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/222.68 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 222.68 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 25,941.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,941.64/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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