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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.71, 222.54 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.71, 222.54 and 110.09 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.71 : 222.54 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.71/222.54 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.71x = 222.54 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.71x = 24,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,498.32/148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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