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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 223.04 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 223.04 and 45.97 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 223.04 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/223.04 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 223.04 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 10,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,252.36/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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