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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 223.38 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 223.38 and 91.16 is: 136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 223.38 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/223.38 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 223.38 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 20,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363.32/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.80

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