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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.93, 224.80 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.93, 224.80 and 148.93 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.93 : 224.80 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.93/224.80 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.93x = 224.80 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.93x = 33,479.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479.58/148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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