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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.36 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.36 and 76.12 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.36 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.36 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.36 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 16,926.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926.04/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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