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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 222.75 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 222.75 and 94.44 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 222.75 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/222.75 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 222.75 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 21,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036.51/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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