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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 222.78 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 222.78 and 94.44 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 222.78 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/222.78 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 222.78 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 21,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039.34/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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