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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 223.26 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 223.26 and 76.69 is: 114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 223.26 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/223.26 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 223.26 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 17,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,121.81/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.94

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