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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.65, 223.76 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.65, 223.76 and 108.33 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.65 : 223.76 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.65/223.76 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.65x = 223.76 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.65x = 24,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239.38/148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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