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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 221.94 and 62.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 221.94 and 62.62 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 221.94 = 62.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/221.94 = 62.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 221.94 × 62.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 13,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897.88/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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