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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.88 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.88 and 93.92 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.88 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.88 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.88 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 20,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838.97/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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