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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 223.41 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 223.41 and 46.23 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 223.41 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/223.41 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 223.41 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 10,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328.24/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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