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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 221.94 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 221.94 and 94.01 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 221.94 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/221.94 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 221.94 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 20,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863.47/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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