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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 223.04 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 223.04 and 106.24 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 223.04 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/223.04 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 223.04 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 23,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,695.77/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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