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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 222.84 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 222.84 and 102.86 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 222.84 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/222.84 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 222.84 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 22,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921.32/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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