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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 221.68 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 221.68 and 144.40 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 221.68 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/221.68 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 221.68 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 32,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,010.59/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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