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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 223.54 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 223.54 and 135.72 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 223.54 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/223.54 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 223.54 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 30,338.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338.51/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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