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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 223.43 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 223.43 and 88.02 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 223.43 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/223.43 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 223.43 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 19,665.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,665.87/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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