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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 222.90 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 222.90 and 116.76 is: 174.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 222.90 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/222.90 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 222.90 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 26,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.80/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.76

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