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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 223.29 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 223.29 and 100.24 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 223.29 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/223.29 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 223.29 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 22,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,382.03/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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