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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 222.98 and 103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 222.98 and 103.18 is: 154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 222.98 = 103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/222.98 = 103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 222.98 × 103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 23,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007.08/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.68

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