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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 221.82 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 221.82 and 93.81 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 221.82 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/221.82 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 221.82 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 20,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808.93/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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