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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 222.44 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 222.44 and 143.30 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 222.44 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/222.44 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 222.44 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 31,873.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873.82/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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