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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 221.76 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 221.76 and 147.48 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 221.76 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/221.76 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 221.76 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 32,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705.16/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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