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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.93, 223.52 and 76.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.93, 223.52 and 76.81 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.93 : 223.52 = 76.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.93/223.52 = 76.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.93x = 223.52 × 76.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.93x = 17,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168.19/148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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