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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 222.99 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 222.99 and 114.42 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 222.99 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/222.99 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 222.99 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 25,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514.52/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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