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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.68 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.68 and 75.29 is: 113.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.68 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.68 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.68 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 16,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,764.83/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.00

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