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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 223.44 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 223.44 and 148.18 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 223.44 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/223.44 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 223.44 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 33,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,109.34/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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