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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 223.47 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 223.47 and 138.33 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 223.47 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/223.47 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 223.47 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 30,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,911.25/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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