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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 222.45 and 76.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 222.45 and 76.11 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 222.45 = 76.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/222.45 = 76.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 222.45 × 76.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 16,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,929.56/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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