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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.38, 223.44 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.38, 223.44 and 110.13 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.38 : 223.44 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.38/223.44 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.38x = 223.44 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.38x = 24,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,607.03/148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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