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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 222.80 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 222.80 and 114.40 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 222.80 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/222.80 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 222.80 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 25,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488.32/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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