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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 223.28 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 223.28 and 114.52 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 223.28 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/223.28 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 223.28 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 25,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568.34/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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