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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.72, 222.93 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.72, 222.93 and 94.51 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.72 : 222.93 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.72/222.93 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.72x = 222.93 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.72x = 21,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,069.11/148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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