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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.12 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.12 and 93.99 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.12 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.12 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.12 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 20,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877.06/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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