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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.84 and 75.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.84 and 75.76 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.84 = 75.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.84 = 75.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.84 × 75.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 16,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806.60/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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