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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 222.84 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 222.84 and 116.40 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 222.84 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/222.84 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 222.84 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 25,938.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,938.58/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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