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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.88, 222.60 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.88, 222.60 and 136.28 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.88 : 222.60 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.88/222.60 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.88x = 222.60 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.88x = 30,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,335.93/148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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