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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 222.34 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 222.34 and 117.76 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 222.34 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/222.34 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 222.34 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 26,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.76/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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