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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 222.40 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 222.40 and 94.20 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 222.40 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/222.40 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 222.40 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 20,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950.08/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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