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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.08 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.08 and 118.32 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.08 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.08 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.08 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 26,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.83/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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