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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 222.31 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 222.31 and 141.82 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 222.31 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/222.31 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 222.31 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 31,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528.00/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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