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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.68 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.68 and 75.32 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.68 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.68 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.68 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 16,772.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,772.26/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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