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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 222.66 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 222.66 and 75.28 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 222.66 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/222.66 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 222.66 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 16,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,760.73/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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