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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.28, 221.31 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.28, 221.31 and 144.63 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.28 : 221.31 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.28/221.31 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.28x = 221.31 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.28x = 32,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,008.07/148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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