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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 221.41 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 221.41 and 139.38 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 221.41 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/221.41 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 221.41 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 30,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860.13/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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