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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 222.92 and 75.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 222.92 and 75.48 is: 113.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 222.92 = 75.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/222.92 = 75.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 222.92 × 75.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 16,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,826.00/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.18

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