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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 222.93 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 222.93 and 76.50 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 222.93 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/222.93 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 222.93 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 17,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054.15/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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