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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 221.25 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 221.25 and 147.38 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 221.25 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/221.25 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 221.25 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 32,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607.09/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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