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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 222.66 and 145.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 222.66 and 145.94 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 222.66 = 145.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/222.66 = 145.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 222.66 × 145.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 32,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493.89/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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