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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.39, 222.79 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.39, 222.79 and 94.53 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.39 : 222.79 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.39/222.79 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.39x = 222.79 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.39x = 21,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,060.34/148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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