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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 222.62 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 222.62 and 76.32 is: 114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 222.62 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/222.62 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 222.62 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 16,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989.98/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.48

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