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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 223.02 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 223.02 and 133.53 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 223.02 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/223.02 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 223.02 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 29,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779.86/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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