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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.14 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.14 and 93.25 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.14 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.14 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.14 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 20,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715.07/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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