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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.33, 221.94 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.33, 221.94 and 115.73 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.33 : 221.94 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.33/221.94 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.33x = 221.94 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.33x = 25,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,684.84/148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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