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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 223.18 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 223.18 and 114.23 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 223.18 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/223.18 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 223.18 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 25,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492.45/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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