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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 222.89 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 222.89 and 102.41 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 222.89 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/222.89 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 222.89 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 22,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,826.21/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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