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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 223.11 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 223.11 and 94.80 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 223.11 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/223.11 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 223.11 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 21,150.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150.83/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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