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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.84 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.84 and 94.38 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.84 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.84 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.84 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 21,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,031.64/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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