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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.69, 222.96 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.69, 222.96 and 61.96 is: 92.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.69 : 222.96 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.69/222.96 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.69x = 222.96 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.69x = 13,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,814.60/148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.91

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