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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 223.40 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 223.40 and 108.19 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 223.40 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/223.40 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 223.40 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 24,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,169.65/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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