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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.69 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.69 and 94.35 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.69 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.69 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.69 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 21,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,010.80/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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