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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 222.89 and 76.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 222.89 and 76.57 is: 114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 222.89 = 76.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/222.89 = 76.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 222.89 × 76.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 17,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.59/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.65

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