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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 222.68 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 222.68 and 76.23 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 222.68 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/222.68 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 222.68 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 16,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975.09/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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