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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 222.12 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 222.12 and 92.64 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 222.12 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/222.12 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 222.12 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 20,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,577.20/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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