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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 222.67 and 75.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 222.67 and 75.26 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 222.67 = 75.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/222.67 = 75.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 222.67 × 75.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 16,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,757.54/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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