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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.93, 223.11 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.93, 223.11 and 97.42 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.93 : 223.11 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.93/223.11 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.93x = 223.11 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.93x = 21,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,735.51/148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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