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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 222.15 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 222.15 and 76.20 is: 114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 222.15 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/222.15 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 222.15 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 16,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.83/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.15

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