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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 221.83 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 221.83 and 74.85 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 221.83 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/221.83 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 221.83 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 16,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603.48/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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