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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 222.14 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 222.14 and 93.92 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 222.14 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/222.14 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 222.14 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 20,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,863.39/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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