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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.69, 222.83 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.69, 222.83 and 94.49 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.69 : 222.83 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.69/222.83 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.69x = 222.83 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.69x = 21,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,055.34/148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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