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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 222.80 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 222.80 and 94.55 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 222.80 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/222.80 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 222.80 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 21,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064.15/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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