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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 222 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 222 and 142.64 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 222 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/222 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 222 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 31,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,666.08/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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