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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 222.72 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 222.72 and 110.43 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 222.72 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/222.72 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 222.72 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 24,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594.97/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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