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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.70, 222.55 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.70, 222.55 and 107.45 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.70 : 222.55 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.70/222.55 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.70x = 222.55 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.70x = 23,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913.00/148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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