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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.03, 222.41 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.03, 222.41 and 142.56 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.03 : 222.41 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.03/222.41 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.03x = 222.41 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.03x = 31,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707.13/148.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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