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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 222.93 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 222.93 and 103.16 is: 154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 222.93 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/222.93 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 222.93 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 22,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997.46/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.47

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