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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 223.02 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 223.02 and 100.68 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 223.02 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/223.02 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 223.02 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 22,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,453.65/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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