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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 222.96 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 222.96 and 118.34 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 222.96 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/222.96 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 222.96 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 26,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,385.09/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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