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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 222.90 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 222.90 and 108.28 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 222.90 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/222.90 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 222.90 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 24,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135.61/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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