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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 223.24 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 223.24 and 62.14 is: 93.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 223.24 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/223.24 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 223.24 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 13,871.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871.08/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.23

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