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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 222.78 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 222.78 and 76.32 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 222.78 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/222.78 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 222.78 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 17,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002.57/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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