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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.05, 222.27 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.05, 222.27 and 144.66 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.05 : 222.27 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.05/222.27 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.05x = 222.27 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.05x = 32,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,153.58/148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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