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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 222.98 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 222.98 and 94.65 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 222.98 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/222.98 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 222.98 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 21,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,104.58/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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