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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 222.66 and 100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 222.66 and 100.60 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 222.66 = 100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/222.66 = 100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 222.66 × 100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 22,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.60/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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