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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.82, 222.94 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.82, 222.94 and 93.80 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.82 : 222.94 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.82/222.94 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.82x = 222.94 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.82x = 20,911.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911.77/148.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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