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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 223.01 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 223.01 and 94.50 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 223.01 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/223.01 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 223.01 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 21,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074.45/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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