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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 222.65 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 222.65 and 76.24 is: 114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 222.65 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/222.65 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 222.65 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 16,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975.02/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.40

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