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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 222.54 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 222.54 and 103.06 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 222.54 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/222.54 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 222.54 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 22,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934.97/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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