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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 223.26 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 223.26 and 107.96 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 223.26 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/223.26 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 223.26 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 24,102.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102.03/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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