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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 222.64 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 222.64 and 117.96 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 222.64 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/222.64 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 222.64 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 26,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262.61/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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