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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 221.94 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 221.94 and 93.96 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 221.94 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/221.94 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 221.94 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 20,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,853.48/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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