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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 223.02 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 223.02 and 112.28 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 223.02 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/223.02 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 223.02 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 25,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040.69/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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