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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 222.36 and 96.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 222.36 and 96.91 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 222.36 = 96.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/222.36 = 96.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 222.36 × 96.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 21,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,547.80/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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