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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 223.50 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 223.50 and 117.04 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 223.50 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/223.50 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 223.50 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 26,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,158.44/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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