Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 222 and 94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 148, 222 and 94 is: 141
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148 : 222 = 94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148/222 = 94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148x = 222 × 94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148x = 20,868 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,868/148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141
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