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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.06 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.06 and 116.38 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.06 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.06 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.06 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 25,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,959.72/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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