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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 222.97 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 222.97 and 108.15 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 222.97 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/222.97 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 222.97 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 24,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114.21/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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