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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 223.44 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 223.44 and 105.63 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 223.44 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/223.44 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 223.44 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 23,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,601.44/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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