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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 222.78 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 222.78 and 114.76 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 222.78 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/222.78 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 222.78 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 25,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,566.23/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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