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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 222.84 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 222.84 and 94.58 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 222.84 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/222.84 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 222.84 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 21,076.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,076.21/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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