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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.69, 222.76 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.69, 222.76 and 108.06 is: 161.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.69 : 222.76 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.69/222.76 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.69x = 222.76 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.69x = 24,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,071.45/148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.89

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