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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 222.78 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 222.78 and 105.50 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 222.78 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/222.78 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 222.78 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 23,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,503.29/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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