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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 223.26 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 223.26 and 91.50 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 223.26 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/223.26 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 223.26 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 20,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428.29/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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