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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.80, 222.86 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.80, 222.86 and 76.72 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.80 : 222.86 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.80/222.86 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.80x = 222.86 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.80x = 17,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097.82/148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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