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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 223.20 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 223.20 and 93.86 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 223.20 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/223.20 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 223.20 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 20,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950.35/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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