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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.97, 223.16 and 102.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.97, 223.16 and 102.55 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.97 : 223.16 = 102.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.97/223.16 = 102.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.97x = 223.16 × 102.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.97x = 22,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.55/148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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