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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.09, 222.04 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.09, 222.04 and 74.88 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.09 : 222.04 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.09/222.04 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.09x = 222.04 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.09x = 16,626.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.36/148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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