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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 220.52 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 220.52 and 144.18 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 220.52 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/220.52 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 220.52 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 31,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793.85/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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