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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.47, 222.90 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.47, 222.90 and 94.33 is: 141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.47 : 222.90 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.47/222.90 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.47x = 222.90 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.47x = 21,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,026.16/148.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.62

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