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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 223.21 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 223.21 and 116.34 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 223.21 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/223.21 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 223.21 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 25,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,968.89/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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