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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 222.58 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 222.58 and 76.18 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 222.58 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/222.58 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 222.58 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 16,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956.14/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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