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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 223.24 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 223.24 and 133.41 is: 200.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 223.24 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/223.24 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 223.24 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 29,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,781.28/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.83

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