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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 223.48 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 223.48 and 134.12 is: 201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 223.48 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/223.48 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 223.48 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 29,973.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973.14/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.98

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