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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.78 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.78 and 112.68 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.78 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.78 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.78 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 25,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.85/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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