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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 222.87 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 222.87 and 94.05 is: 140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 222.87 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/222.87 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 222.87 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 20,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,960.92/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.74

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