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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 222.32 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 222.32 and 144.84 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 222.32 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/222.32 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 222.32 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 32,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200.10/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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