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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 222.88 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 222.88 and 112.88 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 222.88 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/222.88 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 222.88 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 25,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,158.69/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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