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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 223.49 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 223.49 and 100.75 is: 151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 223.49 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/223.49 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 223.49 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 22,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,516.62/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.17

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