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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.51, 223.63 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.51, 223.63 and 110.26 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.51 : 223.63 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.51/223.63 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.51x = 223.63 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.51x = 24,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,655.77/148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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