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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 221.99 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 221.99 and 94.02 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 221.99 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/221.99 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 221.99 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 20,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871.03/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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