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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.06, 221.05 and 143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.06, 221.05 and 143.02 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.06 : 221.05 = 143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.06/221.05 = 143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.06x = 221.05 × 143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.06x = 31,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.57/148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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