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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 223.58 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 223.58 and 88.21 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 223.58 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/223.58 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 223.58 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 19,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721.99/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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