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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 223.22 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 223.22 and 108.22 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 223.22 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/223.22 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 223.22 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 24,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,156.87/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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