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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 222.66 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 222.66 and 76.20 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 222.66 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/222.66 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 222.66 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 16,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.69/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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