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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 221.93 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 221.93 and 74.82 is: 112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 221.93 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/221.93 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 221.93 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 16,604.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.71/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.14

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