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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 223.14 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 223.14 and 94.68 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 223.14 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/223.14 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 223.14 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 21,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126.90/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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