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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 222.60 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 222.60 and 94.34 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 222.60 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/222.60 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 222.60 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 21,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000.08/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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