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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 222.88 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 222.88 and 96.48 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 222.88 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/222.88 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 222.88 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 21,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,501.87/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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