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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 223.65 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 223.65 and 146.94 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 223.65 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/223.65 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 223.65 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 32,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,863.13/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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