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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.50, 221.74 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.50, 221.74 and 118.13 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.50 : 221.74 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.50/221.74 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.50x = 221.74 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.50x = 26,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,192.74/148.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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