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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 223.53 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 223.53 and 146.55 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 223.53 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/223.53 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 223.53 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 32,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758.32/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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