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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 222.60 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 222.60 and 94.40 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 222.60 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/222.60 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 222.60 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 21,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013.44/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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