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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 223.05 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 223.05 and 88.13 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 223.05 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/223.05 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 223.05 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 19,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657.78/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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