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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 223.08 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 223.08 and 105.36 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 223.08 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/223.08 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 223.08 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 23,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,503.71/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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