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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.64 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.64 and 93.76 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.64 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.64 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.64 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 20,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780.97/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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