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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 220.88 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 220.88 and 146.56 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 220.88 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/220.88 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 220.88 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 32,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372.17/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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