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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.37, 223.56 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.37, 223.56 and 121.91 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.37 : 223.56 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.37/223.56 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.37x = 223.56 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.37x = 27,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,253.08/148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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