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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 222.24 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 222.24 and 140.48 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 222.24 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/222.24 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 222.24 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 31,220.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,220.28/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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