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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 223.24 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 223.24 and 114.45 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 223.24 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/223.24 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 223.24 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 25,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549.82/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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