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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 222.88 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 222.88 and 114.92 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 222.88 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/222.88 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 222.88 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 25,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,613.37/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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