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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 222.39 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 222.39 and 93.51 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 222.39 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/222.39 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 222.39 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 20,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,795.69/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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