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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 223.14 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 223.14 and 88.16 is: 132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 223.14 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/223.14 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 223.14 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 19,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.02/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.04

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