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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 222.72 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 222.72 and 94.30 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 222.72 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/222.72 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 222.72 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 21,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002.50/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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