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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 223.50 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 223.50 and 133.68 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 223.50 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/223.50 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 223.50 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 29,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,877.48/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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