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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.88 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.88 and 148.88 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.88 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.88 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.88 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 34,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,224.53/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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