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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.71, 222.67 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.71, 222.67 and 103.15 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.71 : 222.67 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.71/222.67 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.71x = 222.67 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.71x = 22,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,968.41/148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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