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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.57, 223.05 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.57, 223.05 and 112.12 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.57 : 223.05 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.57/223.05 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.57x = 223.05 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.57x = 25,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008.37/148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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