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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 222.99 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 222.99 and 97.54 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 222.99 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/222.99 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 222.99 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 21,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749.52/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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