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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 222.08 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 222.08 and 141.58 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 222.08 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/222.08 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 222.08 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 31,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,440.98/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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