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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 221.96 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 221.96 and 62.64 is: 93.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 221.96 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/221.96 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 221.96 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 13,903.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,903.57/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.89

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