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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.53 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.53 and 114.28 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.53 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.53 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.53 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 25,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544.02/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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