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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 223.43 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 223.43 and 76.82 is: 115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 223.43 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/223.43 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 223.43 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 17,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,164.08/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.26

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