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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 221.88 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 221.88 and 144.44 is: 216.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 221.88 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/221.88 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 221.88 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 32,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048.35/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.48

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