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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 222.76 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 222.76 and 93.77 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 222.76 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/222.76 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 222.76 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 20,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888.21/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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