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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 222.87 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 222.87 and 115.04 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 222.87 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/222.87 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 222.87 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 25,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,637.85/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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