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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 223.20 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 223.20 and 134.18 is: 201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 223.20 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/223.20 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 223.20 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 29,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,948.98/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.32

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