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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 223.68 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 223.68 and 94.88 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 223.68 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/223.68 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 223.68 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 21,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.76/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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