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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 223.53 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 223.53 and 112.26 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 223.53 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/223.53 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 223.53 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 25,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093.48/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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