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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.70, 222.78 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.70, 222.78 and 100.40 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.70 : 222.78 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.70/222.78 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.70x = 222.78 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.70x = 22,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367.11/148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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