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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.89, 223.18 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.89, 223.18 and 94.82 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.89 : 223.18 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.89/223.18 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.89x = 223.18 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.89x = 21,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.93/148.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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