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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 222.33 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 222.33 and 147.44 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 222.33 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/222.33 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 222.33 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 32,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780.34/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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