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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.42, 222.43 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.42, 222.43 and 76.13 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.42 : 222.43 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.42/222.43 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.42x = 222.43 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.42x = 16,933.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933.60/148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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