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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.78, 223.23 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.78, 223.23 and 91.13 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.78 : 223.23 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.78/223.23 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.78x = 223.23 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.78x = 20,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,342.95/148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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