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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 222.89 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 222.89 and 117.95 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 222.89 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/222.89 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 222.89 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 26,289.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289.88/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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