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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 222.72 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 222.72 and 108.10 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 222.72 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/222.72 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 222.72 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 24,076.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,076.03/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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