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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 223.10 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 223.10 and 76.66 is: 114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 223.10 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/223.10 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 223.10 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 17,102.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102.85/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.82

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