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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.48 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.48 and 135.24 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.48 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.48 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.48 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 30,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,223.44/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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