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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 222.49 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 222.49 and 141.39 is: 212.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 222.49 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/222.49 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 222.49 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 31,457.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.86/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.35

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