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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 222.84 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 222.84 and 109.60 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 222.84 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/222.84 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 222.84 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 24,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423.26/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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